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radiation contamination in japan. could radiation from japan reach the west coast? we get answers from one expert. >>> and pg&e delivers a report on the safety of its pipelines but it comes with some glaring holes. >> complete bay area coverage starts right now. this is bay area news at 7:00. >> good evening. it is tuesday, march 15. i am gasia mikaelian, and this is bay area news at 7:00. >>> the crisis in japan is intensifying tonight are just a few hours ago another fire broke out at a nuclear power plant which is already leaking radiation forcing thousands of people to evacuate. the nation was devastated by last friday's earthquake and tsunami. thousands are stranded and isolated waiting for help. nearly half a million people have been displaced. it is our top story at 7:00. adam reports from tokyo. >> reporter: tokyo survived an earthquake and tsunami that devoured everything in his path and now survivors face nuclear exposure and health dangers that may not appear for years. on tuesday another explosion shook the region damaging a containment pool and exposing
radiation contamination in japan. could radiation from japan reach the west coast? we get answers from one expert. >>> and pg&e delivers a report on the safety of its pipelines but it comes with some glaring holes. >> complete bay area coverage starts right now. this is bay area news at 7:00. >> good evening. it is tuesday, march 15. i am gasia mikaelian, and this is bay area news at 7:00. >>> the crisis in japan is intensifying tonight are just a few hours ago...
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efforts in japan. the u.s. also delivering relief supplies to japan, a u.s. cargo plane, air force plane, left pearl harbor in honolulu headed to japan with four generators and 25 u.s. air force support personnel. the plane will land to help with disaster relief and building efforts. i do want to make a clarification. we said iodine a short time ago. iodine is poisonous. iodide is something you can take, not that we're necessarily recommending it, that you can take to fight radiation sickness. >> the shape of the san francisco bay area could protect most of the surrounding area from a tsunami. scientists say the narrow opening of a channel creates the bottle neck that would reduce the amount of inland flooding the south bay and much of the peninsula would be spared from the type of surge that devastated japan. but alameda and the port of oakland would face the brunt of damage, they lie in the direct path of a tsunami. you can learn more about the disasters in japan at a forum at uc-berkeley. experts wi
efforts in japan. the u.s. also delivering relief supplies to japan, a u.s. cargo plane, air force plane, left pearl harbor in honolulu headed to japan with four generators and 25 u.s. air force support personnel. the plane will land to help with disaster relief and building efforts. i do want to make a clarification. we said iodine a short time ago. iodine is poisonous. iodide is something you can take, not that we're necessarily recommending it, that you can take to fight radiation sickness....
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uc berkeley has 17 students studying in japan. they are not required to come home at this point. 35 students from stanford who are given the option to return are on their way back. >>> steady rain is falling in a wet week in the bay area. tara moriarty is on storm watch for us this morning. tara, where are you and what is it like? >> reporter: we're here in san francisco where it's been drizzling pretty steady since we arrived. forecasters say a lot of that heavier rain should be coming in around 6:00 this morning. one of the things you will notice on a day like today is that there is a lot of car spinouts. this is due to people driving too fast because of the rain. the chp is reminding you to drive the speed limit or lower. the weather created quite a few problems for folks in sonoma county. this was the scene late in the afternoon just north of the russian river. a landslide dumped mud and debris under the roadway and blocked both lanes for several hours. it's the only way for people who live in the mountains to get to gernville
uc berkeley has 17 students studying in japan. they are not required to come home at this point. 35 students from stanford who are given the option to return are on their way back. >>> steady rain is falling in a wet week in the bay area. tara moriarty is on storm watch for us this morning. tara, where are you and what is it like? >> reporter: we're here in san francisco where it's been drizzling pretty steady since we arrived. forecasters say a lot of that heavier rain should be...
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the very latest of japan. a live look at the toll plaza very late if you're going from the east bound into san francisco. will be rid back. >> will: the sierra got hit with more snow, and that for the weather service issued a winter weather advisory through tonight. 1.5 ft. of new snow could accumulate in high elevations. ski conditions will be very good. for more on that and how much snow began let's send it over to james. >> james: of a lot of activity on storm tracker 4 or you can see carter bettering turning into snow. we do have some snowfall we're expecting to-4 in. to fall today, maybe 5-10 above 7,000 ft.. chain requirements are in effect. erika will be up with more details on when you need to put those chains on. as we head towards the weekend's three-5 in. of snow today depending on your elevation , 50 percent chance of snow for thursday, heavy snow expected friday. snow levels about 6,400 ft. could fall to 3,000 ft. and by friday. let's take a better look addis storm tracker 4 your we will see where
the very latest of japan. a live look at the toll plaza very late if you're going from the east bound into san francisco. will be rid back. >> will: the sierra got hit with more snow, and that for the weather service issued a winter weather advisory through tonight. 1.5 ft. of new snow could accumulate in high elevations. ski conditions will be very good. for more on that and how much snow began let's send it over to james. >> james: of a lot of activity on storm tracker 4 or you...
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et the situation involving japan's severely earthquake and tsunami-damaged nuclear power plants is getting worse. in fact, the threat of a nuclear meltdown has reached an all-time high. tonight, kron4 has team coverage, including a look at what's happening right now in japan to help avoid the worst- case scenario. what bay area officials are saying about the situation and the possibility of radiation making it to our shores. >>> plus, the run on certain products use to treat radiation sickness. >>> tonight, a surge of radiation at fukushima's power plant in japan made it too dangerous for the workers to stay. the emergency operation to keep the plant from reaching a meltdown was suspended. kron4's jonathan bloom explains the latest developments at japan's nuclear plants. >> we're learning that minutes ago, 50 out of the 800 evacuated workers have been allowed back into the facility now that radiation levels some somewhat subsided. they were evacuated for just under an hour from the plant that's located here near the city of sendai. but the situation there remains so dangerous that the vast
et the situation involving japan's severely earthquake and tsunami-damaged nuclear power plants is getting worse. in fact, the threat of a nuclear meltdown has reached an all-time high. tonight, kron4 has team coverage, including a look at what's happening right now in japan to help avoid the worst- case scenario. what bay area officials are saying about the situation and the possibility of radiation making it to our shores. >>> plus, the run on certain products use to treat radiation...
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we'll have the very latest on all the developments in japan in just a moment. but first, let's get a quick check of weather and traffic and let's toss it over to lawrence
we'll have the very latest on all the developments in japan in just a moment. but first, let's get a quick check of weather and traffic and let's toss it over to lawrence
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people in parts of japan are taking these tiny iodine tablets to block the affects of radiation. here in the u.s. there has been a run on over-the-counter potassium eye -- iodine, but they say it is unwarranted. here is lisa amin gulezian. >>> hopefully we will have that within a week, but it is not sure yet. >> at this nutrition store in san jose -- >> everybody wants to get the potassium iodide. people are coming in every 15 minutes asking for the same thing. >> there is a sudden and urgent run on the potassium iodide pills, liquid and even alternatives such as kill of -- kelp. >> this is another seasoning with kelp in it that is also totally gone. >> the reason for the high demand is 5,000 miles away in japan where a nuclear plant is leaking radiation. iodine is a radio active element that can be absorbed by the thyroid. taking potassium iodide can block it. they are distributing the pills to citizens and all walgreens are shipping their full supply of pills to japan as well. >> how challenging is it to find these pills? >> it is difficult. pretty much all of the stores don't
people in parts of japan are taking these tiny iodine tablets to block the affects of radiation. here in the u.s. there has been a run on over-the-counter potassium eye -- iodine, but they say it is unwarranted. here is lisa amin gulezian. >>> hopefully we will have that within a week, but it is not sure yet. >> at this nutrition store in san jose -- >> everybody wants to get the potassium iodide. people are coming in every 15 minutes asking for the same thing. >>...
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the nikkei , japan's largest ange, fell more than >>> the crisis in japan has sent stock markets plummetting worldwide. the nikkei, japan's largest exchange, fell more than 10% today, the lowest level in nearly 2 years. the dow fell almost 300 points at the opening bell. it recovered later in the day but still closed down 138 points or more than 1%. >>> nearly 90% of americans live in a potential earthquake zone. but only 12% of california home owners have earthquake coverage. on the consumerwatch, julie watts explains how for the first time in a long while, consumer advocates are actually recommending it. >>> reporter: it was right after loma prieta that nathan decided to buy earthquake insurance. >> it's a frightening experience. you hope you never will be able to use it, of course. but it's there. it's insurance. >> reporter: and with his home just two miles from the hayward fault, having coverage seemed like a necessity until he took a closer look at his deductible. >> $35,000 deductible, which was outrageous. >> reporter: so he dropped his insurance and instead retrofitted his home for
the nikkei , japan's largest ange, fell more than >>> the crisis in japan has sent stock markets plummetting worldwide. the nikkei, japan's largest exchange, fell more than 10% today, the lowest level in nearly 2 years. the dow fell almost 300 points at the opening bell. it recovered later in the day but still closed down 138 points or more than 1%. >>> nearly 90% of americans live in a potential earthquake zone. but only 12% of california home owners have earthquake coverage....
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., the latest out of japan forcing japan's workers to evacuate the power plant. the steps being taken to get them back in. >> darya: travelers are anxious to get out of japan amid fears of reactioradiation contaminati >> mark: the new killer crisis in japan is our top story at 6:00 a.m. >> darya: we are going attack the latest in japan in just one minute. >> mark: first and early check gone bay area weather. >> james: those rainshowers seem to be pushing off at this point. we are not seeing a lot in the area of rain. 680 north of martinez looks like it may be getting rain. walnut creek expecting showers momentarily. otherwise they will taper off, but it won't last long. more heavier rain said it not for friday much more coming up in a bit. >> erica: crosstown freeways no problems here, but i might have bought spot for the moral saw a tall you wear street dead. >> mark: the team that has been working to prevent a meltdown in the new fuel plant is getting ready to go back into the plant to try and cool the reactor spirit they were evacuated today. more smoke is ris
., the latest out of japan forcing japan's workers to evacuate the power plant. the steps being taken to get them back in. >> darya: travelers are anxious to get out of japan amid fears of reactioradiation contaminati >> mark: the new killer crisis in japan is our top story at 6:00 a.m. >> darya: we are going attack the latest in japan in just one minute. >> mark: first and early check gone bay area weather. >> james: those rainshowers seem to be pushing off at...
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japan, and who is already go! go! completing an atm deposit in record time... that's a step forward. go! go! with deposit friendly atms, you can make ultra fast, secure deposits with no slips or envelopes. take a step forward and chase what matters. >>> after dropping 19% in the past few days, stocks are now up in japan. the nikkei is up 4.2%. that comes after a 10% loss on tuesday. other asian markets also bounced back somewhat today. >>> on wall street, fears of the the escalating crisis weighed heavily. the dow industrials dropped almost 300 points at opening bell, but came back somewhat to drop only 137 points. >>> the economic disaster seems to be spreading tonight. if production persists at key manufacturers, it could lead to higher prices and short annals. ktvu's heather holmes is live in san francisco to explain. >> reporter: from key components of the iphone and ipad to dvd recorders and automobiles. japan is a major supplier. the turmoil there could disrupt the flow of some of those products. apple store
japan, and who is already go! go! completing an atm deposit in record time... that's a step forward. go! go! with deposit friendly atms, you can make ultra fast, secure deposits with no slips or envelopes. take a step forward and chase what matters. >>> after dropping 19% in the past few days, stocks are now up in japan. the nikkei is up 4.2%. that comes after a 10% loss on tuesday. other asian markets also bounced back somewhat today. >>> on wall street, fears of the the...
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japan now stands at 3300 people from friday's earthquake in tsunami. officials say they do expect the numbers to go much higher. searchers found to survivors today including a 70 year-old woman whose home was torn off its foundation. as samantha hayes reports, a third explosion at a nuclear power plant continues to raise fears of radiation exposure. >>reporter: a dramatic rescue tuesday in a city where rescuers pulled a man from a collapsed building. 96 hours after the earthquake hit. american workers look for others who may have survived. however, many more victims have been found dead. the death toll from thursday's 9.0 earthquake in tsunami has risen to more than 3300. fears of a nuclear crisis to continue after a fire tuesday burned the fuel rods containing radioactive material inside the fourth reactor at the nuclear plant located in one of the hardest-hit areas. more than two to thousand people within a 20 km radius at evacuated. those within 30 km have been warned not to go outdoors. just 50 workers remain at the plant to carry out crucial clear
japan now stands at 3300 people from friday's earthquake in tsunami. officials say they do expect the numbers to go much higher. searchers found to survivors today including a 70 year-old woman whose home was torn off its foundation. as samantha hayes reports, a third explosion at a nuclear power plant continues to raise fears of radiation exposure. >>reporter: a dramatic rescue tuesday in a city where rescuers pulled a man from a collapsed building. 96 hours after the earthquake hit....
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> japan is resilient. you know, we seen what happened in world war ii. >> i have confidence in that. we will go out. >> the quickest solution for japan's energy problems bring in semitruck generators to keep the generators running. build gas fired power plants and order to decide what they will do about their nuclear facilities in the future. i'm tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. >> two japanese auto makers are scaling back production at the factories in the wake of the disaster in japan. subaru suspended all production while it assesses the availability. suspended overtime at all of its north american plants. nissan and honda said their north american plants have not been affected. >>> we will continue our coverage of the earthquake and monitoring the nuclear power plant as well throughout this newscast. for the very latest, go to our website, ktvu.com. >>> well let's talk about our weather now. bill, you were saying it was going to be wet this week and so far , you are right on the money. >> we talked abou
> japan is resilient. you know, we seen what happened in world war ii. >> i have confidence in that. we will go out. >> the quickest solution for japan's energy problems bring in semitruck generators to keep the generators running. build gas fired power plants and order to decide what they will do about their nuclear facilities in the future. i'm tom vacar, ktvu channel 2 news. >> two japanese auto makers are scaling back production at the factories in the wake of the...
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first emit add burst of radiation that panicked an already edgy japan. they will spray water and sand to prevent further leaking. 140,000 people living within 20 miles were ordered to shelter in place: we are heading into chernbl territory. >> another concern is a serious shortage of food, water and fuel in the area because of the tsunami. the death toll is about 3300 but they expect it to top 10,000. more than 450,000 people are living in temporary shelters. emergency teams from around the world are now in the region assisting in the search and rescue effort. so far, though, they have found few signs of life. >> there is some concern tonight over whether california's nuclear power plants can withstand an earthquake similar to the one that hit japan. california has two niekro leer plants. both are considered extremely vulnerable to major quakes because they are on the state's fault-laden coastline. days before the earthquake lawmakers sent aler to the department of energy detailing their concerns over the plants. today the governor said the government ne
first emit add burst of radiation that panicked an already edgy japan. they will spray water and sand to prevent further leaking. 140,000 people living within 20 miles were ordered to shelter in place: we are heading into chernbl territory. >> another concern is a serious shortage of food, water and fuel in the area because of the tsunami. the death toll is about 3300 but they expect it to top 10,000. more than 450,000 people are living in temporary shelters. emergency teams from around...
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back to our top story: the radiation scare in japan... workers who were evacuated from the crippled japanese nuclear plant... have just been allowed to return. charlie d'agata is live in tokyo with the latest on the nuclear threat source: rtv/nhk-no access japan) efforts to prevent a full blown nuclear disaster suffered a scary setback overnight - (sot: yukio edan/japan chief cabinet secretary) :06-:09 "workers are said to have evacuated to a safe location." (voice of english translator) a dangerous spike in radiation levels forced workers time is 5: pg and e admits - getting on with their daily lives but like many in japan they are worried about the amount of radiation coming from the plant and where it may be headed. in tokyo, where low levels of radiation were detected, store shelves were wiped out after people stocked up. >> no water, no food. >> reporter: japan is fighting disaster on so many fronts. the earthquake, tsunami and resulting humanitarian crisis, the growing nuclear nightmare, and now the newest problem, the weather. a co
back to our top story: the radiation scare in japan... workers who were evacuated from the crippled japanese nuclear plant... have just been allowed to return. charlie d'agata is live in tokyo with the latest on the nuclear threat source: rtv/nhk-no access japan) efforts to prevent a full blown nuclear disaster suffered a scary setback overnight - (sot: yukio edan/japan chief cabinet secretary) :06-:09 "workers are said to have evacuated to a safe location." (voice of english...
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. >> ominous developments from japan tonight. within the past few hours, officials suspended efforts after a spike made it too dangerous for workers. they had to withdraw because of radiation. government officials say 70% of the fuel rods may have been damaged. they also said another fire broke out today at one of the reactors and radiation levels were high enough to cause severe radiation sickness. 3300 are confirmed dead. up to 450,000 are in temporary shelters. in the villages and towns where the tsunami hit, rescue workers are still looking for survivers. for miles and miles, there is debris and little is identifiable. fuel and water are in short supply. many are waiting in long lines to buy whatever they can. this line stretched for a half mile. it's the japanese way to remain calm, patient, and polite. >> jana is live in tokyo, and joins us via skype. what are you hearing in tokyo. >> reporter: it certainly is unsettling. in the past hour, it was 12:52. we had another aftershock. the hotel started swaying back and forth. i
. >> ominous developments from japan tonight. within the past few hours, officials suspended efforts after a spike made it too dangerous for workers. they had to withdraw because of radiation. government officials say 70% of the fuel rods may have been damaged. they also said another fire broke out today at one of the reactors and radiation levels were high enough to cause severe radiation sickness. 3300 are confirmed dead. up to 450,000 are in temporary shelters. in the villages and...
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state department travel alert for japan makes a similar point and urges citizens not to travel to japan unless necessary. we will continue to talk to officials out here. >>> we are learning here in the bay area that one of the bay area's best known geographical landmarks would help protect most sea level communities from a tsunami. the golden gate straight would manage the amount of water that pours into the bay area. a new report shows low lying communities along the bay might billion flooded. the force of a tsunami would dispate as it crosses the shallow waters of the bay. >>> new video this morning. speaking of the bay of a tsunami serge that rolled across the bay in marin county. someone posted this video of richardson bay. it was taken around 9:45 friday morning. no damage was reported in marin county but you can see the large wave rippling across the water surface. the tsunami of course was unleashed by the devastating 9.0 earthquake in japan. >>> to prepare for any major disaster, santa clara county is launching a new alert system. people can sign up for regional mass notificatio
state department travel alert for japan makes a similar point and urges citizens not to travel to japan unless necessary. we will continue to talk to officials out here. >>> we are learning here in the bay area that one of the bay area's best known geographical landmarks would help protect most sea level communities from a tsunami. the golden gate straight would manage the amount of water that pours into the bay area. a new report shows low lying communities along the bay might billion...
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he told people in japan don't abandon hope. also today they have detected elevated levels of radiation in the water at fukushima though officials there say it is still health tee drink. they are watching that closely. finally the safety, the nuclear safety agency in japan says that at the first reactor that blew that exploded, 70% of the fuel rods there appear damaged so they still have a lot of work to do, major concerns there. >> thank you for the update. >> new numbers when it comes to the damage estimate after the california tsunami that could exceed $25 million at the harbor. it is up from the original report of $17 million and does not include the $4 million in damage to private boats. the damage to the harbor and ft. bragg is $4 million. the inner harbor in crescent city is almost completely destroyed. 63 boats were damaged and 16 sank. >>> the san francisco district attorney says most of the cases connected to the officers accused of misconduct have been dropped. the office dismissed 68 cases, eight officers are under i
he told people in japan don't abandon hope. also today they have detected elevated levels of radiation in the water at fukushima though officials there say it is still health tee drink. they are watching that closely. finally the safety, the nuclear safety agency in japan says that at the first reactor that blew that exploded, 70% of the fuel rods there appear damaged so they still have a lot of work to do, major concerns there. >> thank you for the update. >> new numbers when it...
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she was in japan when the earthquake hit. you'll remember nbc bay area was with her when her family got the call she was okay. she was in japan to attend a graduation for some of her students. the school sits a top a hill. it was safe. cannon couldn't believe what happened to the town below. >> i mean, i wish i had a picture of what it used to look like. a beautiful healthy town. it was probably the most devastating thing i've ever seen. you know, i didn't lose my home. i didn't possibly lose a family member. so it was just overwhelming and i think everyone was so shocked and just couldn't believe what had happened. >> still shocking now, 10,000 people from that town are still unaccounted for. >> this has gone from an earthquake to a tsunami to a nuclear threat. the situation really bringing memories of the world's worst nuclear disaster back into the forefront. tonight a group in the north bay is helpth victims of chernobyl as they is there for nearly two decades. jodi hernandez reports now the children of chernobyl still ne
she was in japan when the earthquake hit. you'll remember nbc bay area was with her when her family got the call she was okay. she was in japan to attend a graduation for some of her students. the school sits a top a hill. it was safe. cannon couldn't believe what happened to the town below. >> i mean, i wish i had a picture of what it used to look like. a beautiful healthy town. it was probably the most devastating thing i've ever seen. you know, i didn't lose my home. i didn't possibly...
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in light of the crisis in japan. alison. >> reporter: pam, ahead of this mornings hearing i got this letter that members of congress sent to the head of the nuclear regulatory commission. they are very concerned about the safety of nuclear reactors here in the united states. they point to maps like this one from the u.s. geological survey which shows reactors in the area of seismic activities. there are 35 nuclear facilities in all of the u.s. with potential for high seismic activities. reactors are meant to stab more. >> we design so there will be no significant release of the radiation to surrounding population. >> reporter: some here are just not buying it. more on their concerns during my next update in an hour. for now we are live until washington, d.c. alison burns ktvu channel 2 news. >>> european energy administrators have agreed to conduct stress tests on 100 reactors. they are saying the stress test will determine whether the nuclear plants could with stand earthquakes and other emergencies. >>> there is a
in light of the crisis in japan. alison. >> reporter: pam, ahead of this mornings hearing i got this letter that members of congress sent to the head of the nuclear regulatory commission. they are very concerned about the safety of nuclear reactors here in the united states. they point to maps like this one from the u.s. geological survey which shows reactors in the area of seismic activities. there are 35 nuclear facilities in all of the u.s. with potential for high seismic activities....
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. >>> apple is delaying the launch of ipad 2 in japan. they were scheduled to release the new version of the tablet on march 25 but says it will hold off while the county recovers from the disaster. they say the move is not related to any shortage in parts the company has not set a new release date. >>> in bahrain a large scale crackdown is underway against hundreds of anti-government protestors one day after emergency rule was imposed. at least six people are dead after soldiers and riot police drove the protestors out of a square in bahrain's capital. at daybreak, they stormed the square in armored vehicles firing tear gas. it's not clear whether it involved other soldiers including from saudi arabia. >> secretary of state hillary clinton is in egypt where she is touring giant's tahrir square. she is the highest ranking u.s. official to visit egypt since hosni mubarak was ousted last month. she has pledged american support for the transition. >>> 5:16 this morning. i found out the hard way, found highway 680. the ramp was a little slick
. >>> apple is delaying the launch of ipad 2 in japan. they were scheduled to release the new version of the tablet on march 25 but says it will hold off while the county recovers from the disaster. they say the move is not related to any shortage in parts the company has not set a new release date. >>> in bahrain a large scale crackdown is underway against hundreds of anti-government protestors one day after emergency rule was imposed. at least six people are dead after...
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itself. >> for instance, the prius is 100% made over in japan. even if you had a 30 or 40 day of supplies of those with gasoline prices the way they are, there is going to be a real run on certain models. >> reporter: toyota has announced the suspension of all manufacturing in japan through at least tomorrow. honda, which accounts for about 13% of all california new vehicle sales is suspending operations through march 20th. nissan is taking similar steps. and while many major manufacturing plants escape damage, there is a new concern about the power to run them. >> you have to understand that most of these factories are run with robotics that are very energy-hungry machines. >> reporter: peter is a loyal hundred die but he is less worried about his car than the well-being of the japanese. >> i am very understanding and i am pathetic. >> and for dennis upcraft he can worry and hope. >> we are all worried about our jobs. i don't want to be sitting at home. >> experts are paying close attention to the parts. even if those big manufacturing plants ca
itself. >> for instance, the prius is 100% made over in japan. even if you had a 30 or 40 day of supplies of those with gasoline prices the way they are, there is going to be a real run on certain models. >> reporter: toyota has announced the suspension of all manufacturing in japan through at least tomorrow. honda, which accounts for about 13% of all california new vehicle sales is suspending operations through march 20th. nissan is taking similar steps. and while many major...
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we have more on the disaster in japan. you can go to nbcbayarea.com to get updates any time. >> stop the coffee presses, big news that could impact your morning cup of governy. there are reports that peet's and stafrbucks could merge. christie smith is live with the stunning proposal. >> reporter: good morning, brent. i have to say for us getting up every day at 2:15 in the morning, it's quantity not quality. but for a lot of people this is a critical choice in the morning so hold onto your cup for starbucks drinkers. the company could be merging with peet's coffee. for some loyalists they may be gasping at the thought depending on what they drink. pooept's h coffee giant starbucks is valued at $26 billion. a possible deal this big, both ceo's not saying much. it's really not about the coffee shots in general but more about growing the grocery store side selling beans in the store. sounds like an easy switch. coffee seems to create a one track mind. >> i have never tried pizza. i don't know what it's like. i'm used to star
we have more on the disaster in japan. you can go to nbcbayarea.com to get updates any time. >> stop the coffee presses, big news that could impact your morning cup of governy. there are reports that peet's and stafrbucks could merge. christie smith is live with the stunning proposal. >> reporter: good morning, brent. i have to say for us getting up every day at 2:15 in the morning, it's quantity not quality. but for a lot of people this is a critical choice in the morning so hold...
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we have learned from all the technologies in germany and japan, they want to be partners and help california build high- speed rail. a hundred years ago, the chinese were building the railroads, now they want to help us build a high-speed rail in the state of california. that would be a great irony for us to celebrate. this is a historical movement that we are making. that is what i think president obama 4. that gave us the stage upon which we can promote our localities and i think that it will work. i think that these want a connection to the united states and they want to feel comfortable. the bay area is the comfort level that they can find. you will see chinese companies going back and forth. you can also help companies going to china to do their developments as well. >> this has to deal with scrap metal, automobiles, medical technology products. these are major exports and they like red wine, by the way. icy oakland as playing an important role in organizing the region. even maybe the country. when we were at the conference of mayors, all of these small- town ohio mayors, to me and said
we have learned from all the technologies in germany and japan, they want to be partners and help california build high- speed rail. a hundred years ago, the chinese were building the railroads, now they want to help us build a high-speed rail in the state of california. that would be a great irony for us to celebrate. this is a historical movement that we are making. that is what i think president obama 4. that gave us the stage upon which we can promote our localities and i think that it will...
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. >>> right now, the crisis in japan quickly getting worse. there are reports that a second reactor at that damaged fukushima nuclear power plant may be leaking radiation now. there are also reports of another fire there, as well. >> now workers are getting ready to restart their efforts to prevent a total meltdown. the crews were forced out earlier today because of a surge in radioactivity for the plant. they were allowed to return to the plant a short time ago. a plan to have helicopters drop water to cool the plant was stopped because of high radiation. >>> the government taking actions as concerns grow that radiation could drift here to the west coast. u.s. environmental protection agency has announced it there deploy more electronic monitors that measure radiation in the air. however, the epa has not said where those monitors will be located or how many will be installed. right now, there are 12 monitors here in california, one of which is right here in san francisco. >>> you might be surprised where the biggest threat from a tsunami here
. >>> right now, the crisis in japan quickly getting worse. there are reports that a second reactor at that damaged fukushima nuclear power plant may be leaking radiation now. there are also reports of another fire there, as well. >> now workers are getting ready to restart their efforts to prevent a total meltdown. the crews were forced out earlier today because of a surge in radioactivity for the plant. they were allowed to return to the plant a short time ago. a plan to have...
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fall out from the earthquake at the nuclear power plant in japan. the country considering desperate measures to contain the radiation following the string of explosions and fires. plant operators may spray water and borrow ick acid over the plant reactor but for now radiation danger has forced workers to halt their effort to contain the problem. way past 3 mile island and heading into chernobyl territory. >> another concern in japan. serious short annual of food and water and fuel in the area devastated by the quake and tsunami. local news reports tonight that the number of dead and missing above 11,000. >> 1 80 miles north of tokyo lays demolished epicenter of the disaster. city home to 1 million people until last friday. we made our way up past the city into the one ghost town after another. >>reporter: pushing up japan coast a series of surreal landscape. boat swept miles inland. ships tipped on their side. now the ocean is actually just under a mile in that direction. but looking behind you would never imagine that because huge swath of the town
fall out from the earthquake at the nuclear power plant in japan. the country considering desperate measures to contain the radiation following the string of explosions and fires. plant operators may spray water and borrow ick acid over the plant reactor but for now radiation danger has forced workers to halt their effort to contain the problem. way past 3 mile island and heading into chernobyl territory. >> another concern in japan. serious short annual of food and water and fuel in the...
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japan town here. we have our sister city and we've had strong relationships with japan for many, many years. having said that, we sent a written message to japan to the consulate's office. we have offered our assistance. we opened a -- or are using san francisco gives back which is our website that officially has information on their how citizens of san francisco can contribute to this. we're not asking people to send materials at the time. we're asking them to do monetary contributions if we can. we're gathering other corporations and others that we found -- that we found out yesterday, some of ther companies are gathering. and we'll let the japanese know we're helping. >> i don't know if you have it in your hand right now but the police commission gave you the names of finalists to be the new police chief. what are you doing with those names and are you close to making a decision? >> right. i've not had those names. i went to my office looking for them and they are not on my desk b you -- but i will
japan town here. we have our sister city and we've had strong relationships with japan for many, many years. having said that, we sent a written message to japan to the consulate's office. we have offered our assistance. we opened a -- or are using san francisco gives back which is our website that officially has information on their how citizens of san francisco can contribute to this. we're not asking people to send materials at the time. we're asking them to do monetary contributions if we...
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this is going to affect japan for many years to come. >> reporter: while japan's are looking for bodies, 45 other countries, including the u.s. and china, are sending in search and rescue teams. however, they haven't been able to get to some of the hardest hit areas because of radiation leaking from this nuclear power plant. yet people are being saved. this elderly woman was rescued on tuesday. she had been stranded for five days after the tsunami roared ashore. ben tracy, cbs news, tokyo. >> now a check of the weather and here is marysol castro with our first check this morning. >> good morning, >> thanks so much. thanks so much. that's your latest weather. now over to chris and airkra. >> thanks. >>> still to come do we need to worry about japan's radiation reaching us here in the united states? >>> parts of california drugstores can't keep radiation medicine on their shelves. are people being prudent or p r paranoid? we will get you that answer. you're watching "the early show" on cbs. ♪ [ water running ] [ indistinct talking on television ] hola padre. hola. [ male announcer ] you
this is going to affect japan for many years to come. >> reporter: while japan's are looking for bodies, 45 other countries, including the u.s. and china, are sending in search and rescue teams. however, they haven't been able to get to some of the hardest hit areas because of radiation leaking from this nuclear power plant. yet people are being saved. this elderly woman was rescued on tuesday. she had been stranded for five days after the tsunami roared ashore. ben tracy, cbs news,...